As a mythological character, Hercules is one who has always captured our attention. Famed for his strength and for his adventures around the known world, he’s caught the attention of writers and musicians for centuries. The stories and feats of
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Works Dedicated to Clara Schumann September 3rd, 2023 Pianist and composer Clara Schumann was one of the most influential musicians of her generation. One of the ways we can measure that influence is by looking at the many works that were dedicated to her by her colleagues. Going -
Evgeny Kissin the Composer September 2nd, 2023 Without doubt, Evgeny Kissin was a prodigiously talented child who began to play the piano at the age of two. He made his orchestral debut at the age of ten and played his recital debut one year later. At the -
Two Days and Two Different Feelings
Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps and D’un soir triste September 2nd, 2023Lili Boulanger (1893–1918), younger sister to Nadia Boulanger (1887–1979), was an accomplished composer, showing her musical talent by age two. She sat in on classes at the Paris Conservatoire from age 4, accompanying her 10-year-old sister Nadia. In 1913, she -
Robert Treviño September 1st, 2023 Mexican-American conductor Robert Treviño has garnered international praise for his spirited stage presence and a slew of successful recordings. As well as being Principal Guest Conductor of the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Robert holds the position of Music Director -
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1 September: Johann Pachelbel Was Born September 1st, 2023He is probably never going to live down that earworm canon, but Johann Pachelbel, baptised on 1 September 1653, is the most famous of a long line of composers working in or around Nuremberg. For the longest time, Pachelbel was -
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31 August: Vadim Repin Was Born August 31st, 2023Violinist Vadim Repin combines fiery passion with impeccable technique, poetry, and sensitivity. To be sure, he can master the most dangerous challenges with an almost provocative serenity. In fact, the great Yehudi Menuhin once stated that Repin is “simply the -
Changing the Scene: Rossini’s Moïse at the Paris Opera August 30th, 2023 Gallica (gallica.bnf.fr), as part of its opera collection, has scenery models (volume models) from three centuries of opera stage construction. These volume models were created after the initial drawings were accepted by the Opera management. The flat drawings are converted -
Introducing Trinity College London’s New Piano Syllabus August 30th, 2023 The release of a new piano syllabus is always met with excitement and interest from piano teachers, and students too, and the latest release from Trinity College London (TCL) will not disappoint. I have been a fan of TCL’s piano